Autumn Festival of Brinzio
The autumn flavours of the pre-alpine village, with pumpkin, chestnuts, and porcini mushrooms
About Autumn Festival
Autumn on a Plate in Brinzio
The Autumn Festival of Brinzio is the celebration that honours the flavours of the season in the small village of the Province of Varese, nestled within the Campo dei Fiori Regional Park, in Lombardy. Organised by the Pro Loco Brinzio, it traditionally takes place between late September and early October, when the forest offers its finest fruits.
Dishes of Pre-alpine Tradition
The heart of the event is the abundant food stand at the Tonino Piccinelli municipal park, where typical pre-alpine autumn dishes are served: pumpkin gnocchi with porcini cream and sausage, polenta with beef stew and Brinzio chestnuts, polenta with porcini mushrooms, and fresh pasta with wild boar ragù. These specialities are paired with craft beers from the 50&50 brewery of Varese and wines from the Varese hills.
Music, Market, and Culture
The festival is not just about food: evenings are enlivened by live music, with bands playing rock, blues, country, and folk music. On Sundays, there's also a local producers' market, hourly guided tours of the village, and the opening of the Museum of Pre-alpine Rural Culture.
A Village to Discover
The Autumn Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover Brinzio, known as the village of chestnuts and autumn colours. Amidst the trails of Campo dei Fiori, seasonal cuisine, and rural traditions, the event organised by Pro Loco tells the story of a territory that lives in harmony with the forest and the rhythm of the seasons.
Autumn Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 Brinzio Autumn Festival will take place between late September and early October at the Tonino Piccinelli municipal park, following the established tradition. The programme, confirmed in its historical characteristics, includes the food stand with pumpkin gnocchi, polenta with chestnuts and stew, porcini mushrooms, and wild boar ragù, accompanied by craft beers and local wines. Live music, a producers' market, guided tours, and the opening of the Museum of Pre-alpine Rural Culture are also featured. Precise dates will be announced by Pro Loco closer to the event.
Programme Autumn Festival 2026
The detailed programme for the 2026 edition will be published by Pro Loco Brinzio closer to the event. The traditional structure includes:
- Saturday evening (from 7:00 PM) — food stand opening with pre-alpine autumn dishes; live music
- Sunday (from 12:00 PM) — lunch, local producers' market, hourly guided tours of the village, and opening of the Museum of Pre-alpine Rural Culture
Specialities: pumpkin gnocchi with porcini cream and sausage, polenta with Brinzio chestnuts and stew, polenta with porcini mushrooms, pasta with wild boar ragù.
Highlights Autumn Festival 2026
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Practical information — Autumn Festival
When
Between late September and early October 2026 (dates to be confirmed). Stands open on Saturday evenings from 7:00 PM and Sunday lunch from 12:00 PM.
Where
Tonino Piccinelli municipal park, Brinzio (VA).
Admission
Free entry. Food and drinks payable; guided tours of the village are free.
Organisation
Pro Loco Brinzio APS — [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Autumn Festival
Parco comunale Tonino Piccinelli
Parco comunale Tonino Piccinelli, 21030 Brinzio